Caol Ila 2014 Aged 6 Years PX Barrel Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Murray McDavid (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%           Age: 6 Years Old          Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): 2005618 / 19 / 23
Matured In: Initial Bourbon Hogshead then Ximenez-Spinola PX Cask
No. Of Bottles: 1242
Not Chill-filtered

Murray McDavid are highly respected in the Scotch whisky industry, mainly for independently bottling whisky after selecting and ageing the spirit in high quality oak casks. Established in 1996 by Mark Reynier, Simon Coughlin, and Gordon Wright at the closed site of the Coleburn distillery in Speyside, Scotland.  They are also known for the purchase of the closed Bruichladdich Distillery in 2000 and reopening this dormant distillery. They did such a good job of restoring production it was sold to Remy Cointreau in 2012 with a considerable profit.

This independent bottling by Murray McDavid has been initially matured in three 250 litre refill ex Bourbon Hogsheads for no less than 5 years and 6 months. It was then finished in three Ximenez-Spinola PX Hogsheads Casks for no less than 6 months. After being matured for no less than 6 years in high quality oak casks it was bottled at 46% ABV as part of the Murray McDavid Benchmark limited release series. Only 1242 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: Creamy with dried dark fruits, bonfire embers and sea spray.

Taste: Espresso with cocoa, dried orange peel and orchard fruits.

Finish: Long with bold fruits, smoke and creamy salted caramel.

About The Distillery

The Caol Ila Distillery, The name Caol Ila comes from the Gaelic ‘Caol Ila’ meaning ‘Sound of Islay’ which is the stretch of water which separates Islay from Jura. The distillery was founded in 1846 and has been very successful through its long history. The distillery draws water from the nearby loch which is surrounded by myrtle and heather. As did most distilleries it closed during the Great Depression from 1930 to 1937 and was reconstructed from 1972 to 1974. Juggling between old traditional methods and modern methods of using new technology. This distillery produces whiskies that have chocolate, citrus and floral notes as well as tangy and peaty, which is typical of an Islay whisky.